Abstract: The family, as the most fundamental social institution, plays a crucial role in providing peace and psychological well-being for members of society. Its stability largely depends on adherence to ethical principles in the relationship between spouses. In Islamic sources, the conduct and sayings of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) provide valuable models for ethical marital life. One such example is the will of Lady Fatimah (PBUH) to Imam Ali (PBUH) during the final days of her life, in which she emphasized avoiding lying, betrayal, and incompatibility, pointing to some of the most significant moral harms in married life. The present study aims to analyze the components of marital ethics in this will and to explain its dimensions through an interdisciplinary approach. Using a descriptive–analytical method, the study draws on religious and hadith sources while also incorporating contemporary findings and theories in the fields of counseling and family studies. In addition to clarifying the importance of avoiding lying, betrayal, and incompatibility in spousal relationships, the research examines the causes of these ethical harms, their individual and familial consequences, and possible strategies for prevention and resolution. The findings indicate a significant convergence between the ethical teachings reflected in this will and modern achievements in the field of family counseling. This synergy can provide an effective framework for strengthening marital ethics and reinforcing the foundation of the family.
Danesh mezerji M. Analysis of the Components of Marital Ethics in the Will of Lady Fatimah (PBUH) with Emphasis on Avoiding Lying, Betrayal, and Incompatibility. سفینه 2026; 23 (91) :81-100 URL: http://safinahmagazine.ir/article-1-1728-en.html